An ally and an adversary for CONSTANTINE

Two more join horror project

By Patrick Sauriol     September 08, 2003
Source: The Hollywood Reporter, mysterious sources

With filming about to begin in a few weeks on CONSTANTINE, the remainder of the film's supporting roles are starting to be filled. The latest additions to the cast roster are for Gavin Rossdale and Djimon Hounsou (LARA CROFT TOMB RAIDER: THE CRADLE OF LIFE) who will play Balthazar and Papa Midnite, respectively.

In the HELLBLAZER comic book, Rossdale's Balthazar was one of the three kings of Hell, ruling demons who come up against Constantine on Earth. Hounsou's Papa Midnite is a sometimes ally of Constantine, a New Orleans voodoo priest.

Remaining roles that need to be filled for the production include: Chaz, the longtime taxi driving friend of John Constantine; Father Garret, a priest who knows Angela Dodson (Rachel Weisz's character); Ellie, a beautiful demon that's known as a succubus who once had a consummate relationship with a heavenly angel; and Beeman, a young man who helps Constantine acquire supernatural items.

Filming is scheduled to start on CONSTANTINE September 22 in Los Angeles.


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